What to look for in a Realtor

What should you be looking for in a Realtor when buying or selling a home?

First of all, is your agent a REALTOR® ? REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again (according to the National Association of Realtors).

When selling your home, your REALTOR® can give you up-to-date information on activity in you market area and the price, financing, and condition of like properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.

If you are buying a home your Realtor can refer you to reputable lenders, appraisers, and home inspectors in your area. Your REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power -- that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity.

Call me, I'd be happy to put these skills to work for you.